Livability Score

56
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities D

There are some amenities close to this location.
Coffee (0) F
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Corner's Cafe
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Madagascar Trading Post
Coffee Shop
Savanna Café
Coffee Shop
Island Café
Coffee Shop
Zocalo
Coffee Shop
Safari Café
Coffee Shop
Cafe Liano
Coffee Shop
The Landing Cafe
Coffee Shop
Peet's Coffee
Coffee Shop
iTea
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Cafe Santana Roasting Company
Coffee Shop
Donuts and Sandwiches
Coffee Shop
Cafe of the Bay
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Maitland Market
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Oaklandish Coffee Collective
Coffee Shop
Stars & Stripes Cafe
Coffee Shop
World Ground
Coffee Shop
Peet's Coffee
Coffee Shop
Red Bay Coffee Roasters
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (0) F
RingCentral Coliseum
Stadium
Oakland Arena
Stadium
Bat Exhibit
Attraction
Pot Belly Pig
Attraction
Guinea Hog
Attraction
Lemurs
Attraction
Emu
Attraction
Alligators
Attraction
Otters
Attraction
Wallaroo
Attraction
Rabbits
Attraction
Hamadryas Baboons
Attraction
Rainforest Aviary
Attraction
Zebra
Attraction
Squirrel Monkeys
Attraction
Hyena
Attraction
Sun Bear
Attraction
Warthogs
Attraction
Chimpanzee
Attraction
Coatimumdi
Attraction
Cotton Topped Tamarin
Attraction
Velvet Monkey
Attraction
Siamang
Attraction
Slender-Tailed Meerkat
Attraction
Sika Deer
Attraction
Food and Drink (0) C+
Cille's Market & Liquor Store
Alcohol
El Sazón Oakland
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
KFC
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Chubby Freeze
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
KFC
Fast Food
Jack in the Box
Fast Food
In-N-Out Burger
Fast Food
Bowtie Bar
Bar
Panda Express
Fast Food
Chipotle
Fast Food
Philly's Best Cheesesteaks
Fast Food
Jamba
Fast Food
Del Taco
Fast Food
Dunkin' Donuts
Fast Food
Wingstop
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Raising Cane's
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
Reds Cookies
Sweets
Fitness (0) F
Youth UpRising
Community Centre
Rainbow Recreation Center
Community Centre
Deaf Community Center
Community Centre
Brookdale Discovery Center
Community Centre
Brookdale Recreation Center
Community Centre
24 Hour Fitness
Gym
Planet Fitness
Gym
Spanish Speaking Citizens' Foundation
Community Centre
Alameda Athletic Club
Gym
Speed Power Strength
Gym
Groceries (0) F
Super Mercado Mi Tierra
Grocery Store
Super Mercado Mi Tierra
Grocery Store
FoodMaxx
Grocery Store
Gazzail's Supermarket
Grocery Store
Shop Rite
Grocery Store
Safeland Super Market
Grocery Store
Foods Co
Grocery Store
Safeway
Grocery Store
Safeway
Grocery Store
Cardenas Market
Grocery Store
Super Mercado Mi Tierra
Grocery Store
Island Market
Grocery Store
Smart & Final Extra!
Grocery Store
Galvan's Meat Market
Butcher
Peña's Bakery II
Bakery
Grocery Outlet
Grocery Store
Santos Spices
Grocery Store
Churros Mexicanos
Bakery
Pasteleria La Favorita
Bakery
El Charro Supermarket
Grocery Store
Los Mexicanos Panaderia
Bakery
Peña's Bakery
Bakery
Nob Hill Foods
Grocery Store
Safeway
Grocery Store
FoodMaxx
Grocery Store
Parks (2) A+
Tassafaronga Recreation Center
Park
Elmhurst Park
Park
85th Avenue Mini Park
Park
88th Avenue Mini Park
Park
Holly Mini Park
Park
Stonehurst Recreation Area
Park
Brookfield Village Park
Park
Arroyo Viejo Park
Park
Verdese Carter Park
Park
Carter Gilmore Sports Complex (Greenman Field)
Park
Coliseum Gardens Park
Park
Tyrone Carney Park
Park
Verdese Carter Park
Park
Verdese Carter Park
Park
Columbian Gardens
Park
Sobrante Park
Park
Siempre Verde Park
Park
Rainbow Recreation Center
Park
Arrowhead Park
Park
McCartney Park
Park
Concordia Park
Park
San Leandro Bay Regional Shoreline
Park
Victoria Park
Park
Glenn Daniel King Estate Park
Park
Otter Homes
Playground
Shops (0) D-
La Nopalera Produce Market
Convenience Store
Tepa Iron Works
Fabric
The Shed
Bicycle
Dallaq Market
Convenience Store
T-Mobile
Electronics
Oakland Athletics Team Store
Clothing
Chevron
Convenience Store
Unicol 76
Convenience Store
Jim's Deli and Groceries
Convenience Store
Lucky Stop Market
Convenience Store
Eastmont Town Center
Mall
Eastmont Town Center
Mall
ExtraMile
Convenience Store
Standard Plumbing Supply
Home Improvement
Bottleneck
Convenience Store
Fallas
Department Store
Ross
Department Store
Soon's Beauty Supply
Beauty
Shell
Convenience Store
Rainbow
Clothing
Metro by T-Mobile
Electronics
Master Barbers
Hairdresser
Bancroft Uniform
Clothing
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
Pet Food Express
Pets
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commute A+

Of all people who commute, 7.7% take public transportation in Highland.
Public Transit Stops (11)
Stops & Stations
A+
85th Avenue & E Street
Bus Stop
85th Avenue & D Street
Bus Stop
85th Avenue & E Street
Bus Stop
85th Avenue & D Street
Bus Stop
85th Avenue & G Street
Bus Stop
85th Avenue & G Street
Bus Stop
85th Avenue & A Street
Bus Stop
85th Avenue & A Street
Bus Stop
International Boulevard & 87th Avenue
Bus Stop
81st Avenue & Rudsdale Street
Bus Stop
81st Avenue & Rudsdale Street
Bus Stop
International Boulevard & Auseon Avenue
Bus Stop
85th Avenue & San Leandro Street
Bus Stop
85th Avenue & International Boulevard
Bus Stop
85th Avenue & International Boulevard
Bus Stop
International Boulevard & 90th Avenue
Bus Stop
90th Avenue & International Boulevard
Bus Stop
International Boulevard & 90th Avenue
Bus Stop
85th Avenue & San Leandro Street
Bus Stop
International Boulevard & 85th Avenue
Bus Stop
International Boulevard & 86th Avenue
Bus Stop
90th Avenue & International Boulevard
Bus Stop
81st Avenue & B Street
Bus Stop
860 81st Avenue
Bus Stop
81st Avenue & B Street
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
7.7%
B
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cost of living F

The cost of living in Highland is 143/100 - which is 3% higher than California.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc.
F
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax
F
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crime F

Highland crime rates are 6,255 per 100k, which is 120% higher than California
Property Crime
4,731 crimes per 100k
F
Violent Crime
1,524 crimes per 100k
F
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employment D+

The median income in Highland is $39,754 - which is 38% lower than California.
Med. Household Income
$39,754
F
Unemployment Rate
3.3%
B-
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health A+

There are some hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (0)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc.
B+
Oakland Fire Station 20
Fire Station
East Oakland Health Center
Clinic
Oakland Fire Station 29
Fire Station
Union Dental
Dentist
Hanger Clinic
Clinic
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Oakland Police Department Eastmont Substation
Police
Oakland Fire Station 26
Fire Station
Eastmont Wellness
Clinic
Oakland Fire Station 23
Fire Station
Oakland Fire Station 27
Fire Station
DaVita Dialysis
Clinic
Alameda County Sheriff
Police
Oakland Fire Station 18
Fire Station
Carbon Health
Doctor
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Alameda County Fire Department Station 9
Fire Station
San Leandro Perio
Dentist
CVS
Pharmacy
Rite Aid
Pharmacy
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Oakland Fire Station 17
Fire Station
La Clinica Fruitvale Village
Clinic
San Leandro Medical Center
Hospital
La Clinica
Clinic
Air Quality
Median Air Quality
A-
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housing B

Highland home prices are $398,675 - which is 3% lower than California
Home Price
$398,675
A+
Home Appreciation Rate
31%
A+
Home Affordability
10x (home price to income ratio)
F
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schools F

The Highland graduation rate is 52% - which is 35% lower than California
School Test Scores
11%
F
High School Grad. Rates
52%
F
Elementary Schools (2) A+
New Highland Academy
Rise Community
Acorn Woodland Elementary
Encompass Academy Elementary
Ile Omode
Aspire Monarch Academy
Aspire Monarch Academy
Elmhurst Community Prep
East Oakland Pride Elementary
Alliance Academy
Fred T. Korematsu Discovery Academy
Oakland Sol (School Of Language) Dual Language Middle
Esperanza Elementary
Lodestar: A Lighthouse Community Charter Public
Lodestar: A Lighthouse Community Charter Public
Futures Elementary
Community United Elementary
Brookfield Elementary
Aspire Golden State College Preparatory Academy
Aspire College Academy
Aurum Preparatory Academy
Aspire College Academy
Reach Academy
Cox Academy
Cox Academy
High Schools (0) F
Lodestar: A Lighthouse Community Charter Public
Lodestar: A Lighthouse Community Charter Public
Aspire Golden State College Preparatory Academy
Coliseum College Prep Academy
Lighthouse Community Charter High
Aspire Golden State College Preparatory Academy
Lps Oakland R & D Campus
Castlemont High
Lps Oakland R & D Campus
Aspire Lionel Wilson College Preparatory Academy
Aspire Lionel Wilson College Preparatory Academy
Alternatives In Action
Alternatives In Action
Bishop O Dowd High School
Madison Park Academy 6-12
Spectrum Center
Oakland Unity High
Oakland Unity High
Rudsdale Continuation
Independent Study Sojourner Truth
Bay Area Technology
East Bay Innovation Academy
East Bay Innovation Academy
Stars High School
Fremont High
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ratings B+

Highland has an overall rating of 75% from 1 reviews.
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      D Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Highland? Yes, there are some amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Tassafaronga Recreation Center
      Elmhurst Park
      85th Avenue Mini Park
      88th Avenue Mini Park
      Holly Mini Park
      Stonehurst Recreation Area
      Brookfield Village Park
      Arroyo Viejo Park

      Entertainment

      RingCentral Coliseum
      Oakland Arena
      Bat Exhibit
      Pot Belly Pig
      Guinea Hog
      Lemurs
      Emu
      Alligators

      Food & Drink

      Cille's Market & Liquor Store
      El Sazón Oakland
      McDonald's
      KFC
      Taco Bell
      McDonald's
      Chubby Freeze
      Burger King

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Highland? Of all people who commute, 7.7% take public transportation in Highland.
      Drive to Work
      65%

      9% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      8%

      2% higher than the US average

      Walk to Work
      1%

      1% lower than the US average

      F Health & Safety

      Is Highland a healthy and safe place to live? No, there are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,

      Hospitals

      Children's Hospital & Research Center Oakland
      Highland Hospital
      Alta Bates Summit Medical Center - Summit Campus
      Oakland Medical Center

      Pharmacies

      Pharmaca
      Walgreens
      CVS Pharmacy
      CVS Pharmacy
      Walgreens
      CVS Pharmacy
      Rite Aid
      Walgreens

      Doctors

      Dang Vu Bay M.D.
      Eva Whitmore
      Oakland Vision Center
      Bay Vision Eyecare Optometry
      First Optical
      East Bay Vision Center
      Eye Care
      International Optometry